# Prison escape attempts in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/prison-escape-attempts-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-09-17T20:17:44.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

In Carapicuíba, Brazil, police prevented a prison escape attempt at the 1st District Police station involving six inmates. Authorities seized weapons, mobile phones, and tools, and are investigating whether a local power outage was used to facilitate the plot. One suspect, Osimael Fonseca Pontes, is identified as the alleged mastermind and is suspected of having links to the criminal organization PCC.

In Parauapebas, Pará, a different prisoner, Diogo Brauna da Silva, attempted to flee from the Hospital Geral de Parauapebas following his medical discharge. Silva, who was hospitalized after being shot during a police confrontation, led authorities on a chase through local streets before being recaptured by agents. Silva was already wanted on an outstanding warrant for rape.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-17: Parauapebas police recapture prisoner after hospital escape attempt

A prisoner under custody was recaptured in Parauapebas, Brazil, after fleeing from a hospital and leading police on a 20-minute chase through the streets.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/parauapebas-police-recapture-prisoner-after-hospital-escape-attempt

### 2026-08-18: Carapicuíba police thwart prison escape plot

Police in Carapicuíba, Brazil, intercepted a prison escape plot involving six inmates, seizing weapons and tools during a search of a local police station.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/carapicuba-police-thwart-prison-escape-plot

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